Comments on: Kevin Colbert: Draft has “probably 6-8” prospects Steelers would call “special”http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/22/kevin-colbert-draft-has-probably-6-8-prospects-steelers-would-call-special/
ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.comSun, 18 Feb 2018 04:07:23 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: bobzilla1001http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/22/kevin-colbert-draft-has-probably-6-8-prospects-steelers-would-call-special/#comment-2483469
Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:00:02 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2014095#comment-2483469steelerben:
I’m aware of the differences between outside linebacker and defensive end. But in the 3-4, college pass-rushing defensive ends often times are converted into NFL pass-rushing outside linebackers, because in the 3-4, there are no defensive ends.
I get it.
It’s all about creating a fierce PASS-RUSH, which the Steelers no longer have now that they are without Harrison.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:31:52 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2014095#comment-2483375bobzilla1001 says:
Apr 23, 2013 7:39 AM
A shortage of pass-rushers?
That’s the exact reason getting rid of James Harrison made little to no sense.
I love how the Pittsburgh sports media never question the Steelers’ decision-makers about questionable decisions.
When Colbert said there’s a shortage of quality defensive ends capable of playing in a 3-4 defense, that would’ve been the perfect opportunity for someone, anyone, to ask: Then why did you show James Harrison the door?
Instead, SteelersNation is left with no answers. Typical.

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James Harrison plays outside linebacker, which is where the majority of pass rush comes from in the 3-4 scheme. Defensive end in a 3-4 is actually an interior position, and unless you’re JJ Watt, is more of a run stopping/hold the line role. So, a lack of 3-4 DE in the draft and letting James Harrison go have no more to do with one and other than needing a tight end and letting Max Starks walk.

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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:20:40 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2014095#comment-2482634Its going to be great watch the steelers pick one of these special players just like they did last year. Colbert is the best in the business. Almost time to to reload future stars for the Steelers.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:20:17 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2014095#comment-2482633modell:
There are zero holdovers from the Steelers’ 2008 draft. That’s hardly “OK.”
It’s becoming more clear that the organization has missed having Bill Cowher’s draft input. Whether or not Cowher ever had the final say is irrelevant. Obviously, he had some say, which produced a great chemistry between himself and Cobert.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:56:03 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2014095#comment-2482602I believe this team need a running back, a quarterback, and tailback. Even though they kept Sanders, they need a wide receiver and rush linebacker to replace Harrison. They also need a cornerback because Keenan Lewis is gone and Ike Taylor is getting close to retirement. It’s also time to think about replacing Miller. Of course, having been totally hoodwinked by Bill Belichick into blowing their salary cap, this is all but impossible. So, I would recommend they draft nothing but safeties and cornerbacks to try and prevent the Elite Joe Flacco from running up the score and turning Heinz Field into one giant bowl of depression soup.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:37:44 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2014095#comment-2482565I think this draft sets up well for the Steelers. They will be able to let the draft come to them and get a top player for a position of need for them. They could likely take the top TE or S or get an impact Linebacker to reinforce what once was a great strength of the team. They also could take the top WR and by all accounts a top RB could be had in the 2nd or 3rd rounds.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:39:08 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2014095#comment-2482505A shortage of pass-rushers?
That’s the exact reason getting rid of James Harrison made little to no sense.
I love how the Pittsburgh sports media never question the Steelers’ decision-makers about questionable decisions.
When Colbert said there’s a shortage of quality defensive ends capable of playing in a 3-4 defense, that would’ve been the perfect opportunity for someone, anyone, to ask: Then why did you show James Harrison the door?
Instead, SteelersNation is left with no answers. Typical.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:14:52 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2014095#comment-2482360Isn’t that understood?

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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:39:47 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2014095#comment-2482336The two Guards have to be considered ‘special’ and considering the lack of premium drafting wise on the position, the Steelers have a so-so shot at 1 of them…
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:37:00 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2014095#comment-2482334Its a very deep draft. No qbs so these experts call it weak
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:23:58 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2014095#comment-2482324Best in the biz. Colbert wouldn’t be saying these things if it prevented him from getting someone he wants. Steelers will take BPA in each round as always and start preparing for 2014 on Sunday with their new additions.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:19:55 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2014095#comment-2482321Let’s see how many schmucks turn this into an opportunity to run their mouths about the Steelers instead of having anything remotely substantive to say re: the draft, the specific positions discussed by Colbert, etc. …
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:01:51 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2014095#comment-2482299Paraphrase: “those teams that were bragging about how many picks they have this year are morons.”
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:50:27 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2014095#comment-2482285Kevin found it a “little concerning” that there were no draftable prospects a year after the bulk of his team reached mandatory retirement age.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:48:32 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2014095#comment-24822826-8 there could be 15 players you think are special and you are not getting any of them. none zero yes and zilch. but everybody and everything run their course and we might be at that time with colbert. his last 4-5 drafts have been ok and its really to early to judge the last 2 but if mufs this one his little cozy seat should be warming
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:44:48 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2014095#comment-2482270Best GM in the business! No doubt about it.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:06:00 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2014095#comment-2482236and the Steelers are going to need to draft all 8 of them to have any hope of being relevant. hopefully they’ll accept contracts at $15 an hour.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:04:24 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2014095#comment-2482232Unfortunately those three positions could be considered important needs for their team!
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Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:56:30 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2014095#comment-2482222Another words, if I have another pedestrian draft, don’t blame me. There weren’t enough good players
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